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YY12 KVC

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,997 mi
Last recorded135,997 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 KVC
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 135,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 135,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 130,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 130,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,065 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 122,056 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes in dangerous condition may cause further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached clips broken not likely to fall of (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,631 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 100,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,284 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I30?

Based on 1,479,391 MOT tests across 127,434 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,344
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
127,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,383
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,514
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,483
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YY12 KVC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,383 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY12 KVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY12 KVC registered?

YY12 KVC is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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